APS Foundation Scholarships (Multiple Named Scholarships)

APS Foundation Scholarships

The Aurora Public Schools Foundation stewards a robust student scholarship program created through the generosity of individuals, families and organizations throughout the community. In 2017, the foundation provided more than $59,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.

Geographic Scope: Aurora Public Schools district, Colorado

Eligibility: Aurora Public Schools graduating seniors

Types of Scholarships: The foundation offers two types of scholarships:

• Donor-Managed Scholarships - Created when a contribution is given to the foundation with intent to be held as a separate advised fund
• APS Foundation Managed Scholarships - Foundation handles administration and distribution

Named Scholarships Include:

• Advantage Security Scholarship
• Richard Anderson and Anderson Family Autism Scholarship
• James Burns Memorial Scholarship
• Bob Caviness Scholarship
• Denise Davis Teen Parent Scholarship
• Diane MacLeod Crandall Theatre Arts Scholarship
• Dorothy Osborn Barry Educational Fund
• Gerkin Family Expository Writing Scholarship
• T. Matt Hirschfeld Scholarship
• Kristin D. Hiza Memorial Scholarship
• Linn Hogue Memorial Scholarship
• Jack Knapp Memorial Scholarship
• Nora Jane Crocker Redding Scholarship
• The Myrtle Replogle Travis and Russell Romayne Travis Memorial Scholarship
• Lore H. Wiggins Scholarship
• Vista Peak Business Pathway Scholarship
• AJ Boik Memorial Scholarship

Zack Golditch Opportunity Scholarship - Specific scholarship established for Aurora Public Schools graduating student-athletes with the following criteria:

• Participated in athletics for at least three seasons
• First-generation college student
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Active in community through volunteerism, community service, or school involvement
• Demonstrate financial need
• Award: $10,000 ($2,500 per year over four years)

Foundation Responsibilities:

• Distribute scholarship awards directly to educational institution on behalf of recipient
• Provide semi-annual reports to grantor
• Acknowledge and recognize all contributions
• Invest funds according to Board-approved investment policies
• For APS Foundation Managed Scholarships: develop applications, market scholarships, collect applications, forward to grantor for review

Application Process

For APS Foundation Managed Scholarships:

• Scholarship applications are developed and promoted by the foundation
• Completed applications are collected and forwarded to grantor for review
• Award winners are notified by the foundation
• Applications and award information are posted on the APS Foundation website

For Donor-Managed Scholarships:

• Application process determined by donor with foundation assistance
• May include essay submissions
• May require letters of recommendation
• Selection committee named by donor

Zack Golditch Opportunity Scholarship Application:

• Essay requirement (example: writing about how applicant builds team cohesiveness)
• Letters of recommendation (preferably from coaches)
• School counselor can recommend applicants